Honor Magic9 Super vs Samsung Galaxy A36
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 52/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 840,353); the Samsung Galaxy A36 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Samsung Galaxy A36
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A36 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 227g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Samsung Galaxy A36, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 35 points higher (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (68/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Samsung Galaxy A36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | $330 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Samsung Galaxy A36, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 410.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic9 Super
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (91/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (68/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 by 35 points (87/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Samsung Galaxy A36 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.